Saussure used the term signifier and signified in his theory of structural linguistics. Which of the following represents a signifier?

A. A word or an image that represents something.
B. The meaning associated with the word.
C. The relationship between the word and its referent.
D. A word and its pronunciation.

A. A word or an image that represents something.

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Which of the following statements about active listening is true?

A) It enables you to check your perception of what the speaker said. B) It enables the listener to express an evaluation of what the speaker said. C) It inhibits the speaker from further exploring his or her feelings and thoughts. D) It discourages the speaker from solving his or her problems.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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